I’ve never seen the engraved models. The skylight ones, period correct, any packages Dr. Beeman sold that match are always highly collectible to those people.
One member here grew up down the street from Robert Beeman & “The Pusher” sold him his first AG. The addiction is strong in that guy. Beeman would be proud. Especially since he’s a springer lover at heart. Now if he sees this post or I point him to it I think he’d know & give an honest estimate of what they’re selling for. I don’t do auctions or collect vintage much, except 1980-1990’s Diana guns, R1-7-9’s w/ original sights, & Theoben Rapids & break barrels. Then have iron sights installed as I use them in conjunction with the low power scopes.
I’ll tell you this. I totally prefer low powered scopes and seek older Japanese & German optics out. Old Weavers from El Paso I’m especially fond of.
If your scope still has any Nitrogen in it I’d be surprised. I have some what’s considered to be darn good mid range scopes and what’s funny is the Nitrogen purged one has been fogging up with 30 second top offs in & out in 11-18*F to 62-68*F weather. I prefer fixed low power scopes for serious target group shooting. Mil dot or plain super fine crosshair all have their place.
That one there might trip someone’s trigger I’m 100% positive of it. Probably over $400 worth of trigger tripping. Wouldn’t be surprised at $600.00.
Because the old Japanese optics if not scratched are usually better than what you find on most scopes under $300 & some over $500 nowadays. The clarity is superb.
I personally am not into engraved metal anything let alone a airgun/equipment I wanna use & keep from rusting. Your tube is probably aluminum so therefore no rust. If it’s steel, silver leaf, who knows. Where’s my glasses?
If no rust, ring marks, if lenses are PERFECT, it can be purged of air again. One thing I demand in a scope is NO BENT TUBE & it absolutely MUST center optically in a mirror with reticle in alignment AND the front bell a perfect circle. If not, then it’s been over torqued along the lines from someone & I’ll not be able to set it up how I want it. Perfectly aligned with bore so my pellets’ or slugs’ near & far zero match perfectly. Not all scope rails, rings are created equally. Let alone the most helpful but critical part of obtaining the most out of a Accurate gun. To do so you, the scope, and projectiles all need to have continuous consistency.
It’s an interesting scope. In 12 years of being on these forums, hmm, got to average at least 1 or more hour every day of those 12. I’ve never seen one. Dang I wouldn’t be surprised if some guy pays $1200 or more. I’d personally buy 4 SWFA 10x42 mil quads or 6-7 Hawke 2x7x32 AirMax w/. AMX reticle
